Publisher's Synopsis
Masterpieces of American Eloquence is a literary collection of speeches and writings by some of the most influential figures in American history. Compiled by the Christian Herald Selection, this book features speeches and essays by notable figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Martin Luther King Jr. The book covers a wide range of topics such as civil rights, women's suffrage, and American democracy. Each piece is carefully selected and presented in its original form, allowing readers to experience the power and impact of these words as they were originally delivered. With its rich and diverse selection of speeches and writings, Masterpieces of American Eloquence is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, politics, and literature.1900. Julia Ward Howe, creator of the Battle Hymn of the Republic, writes in the introduction: The present volume preserves for our instruction the arguments which make evident the steps of this progress; at first, so painful, in the end, so triumphant. The voices which awoke the echoes of our own halls of Congress with fiery threats, with prophetic admonitions, the mistaken pleading which urged on the war, and the counter pleading which kept in sight the true issue, yes, and the simple, wise eloquence of the Martyr President's parting address-all this is given to the public in the work now offered to it. Some of the orators included in this text are: John Quincy Adams; Irving Bacheller; Benjamin F. Butler; Henry Clay; Samuel L. Clemens; Jefferson Davis; Frederick Douglass; James A. Garfield; Patrick Henry; Abraham Lincoln; Wendell Phillips; Elizabeth Cady Stanton; Daniel Webster; Frances E. Willard; and many more.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
